NOVEMBER FAVORITES

NOVEMBER FAVORITES

 

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November and autumn – which is my favorite season – might be gone, but December has set in, with Christmas just around the corner. Since it’s the end of the month, I have done a roundup of my most loved and used products! This is so exciting, as it is also my first “monthly favorites” post and I can’t wait to share with you guys everything that really got in my heart this month. I am going to mention not only my beauty favorites, but also my fashion ones as well as some random things!

Beauty – Skincare – Hair care

As a nail polish hoarder, I fell in love with H&M new nail polishes (see full review). Reinventing its beauty department, H&M came up with a new nail polish line, which looks higher end than their usual nail polishes and is a bit more expensive. However, they are absolutely amazing! I am completely converted. They are easy to apply, they dry in merely 5 minutes and they last for a little over a week with minor chipping. Also they so shiny you don’t even need to apply a top coat. I can’t say enough good words about them! I have already got 6 colors and I intend to get more, since the variety is huge!

I absolutely love Burberry’s Velvet foundation (see full review). It is very light and watery, so it is easy to apply and has a sheer, velvet finish. It blends in to my skin in such an easy way, that I can’t even tell I am wearing anything. I really love the sheer finish, especially for every day casual makeup because it doesnt burnden my skin. This foundation has by far the sheerest coverage I have seen. I love how the shade I have has a rosy undertone which is perfect for my pale, pinkish skin. In total, it is a wonderful foundation, perfect for those who seek something sheer and light.

Another makeup monthly favorite is my Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel. Up until recently I was using either a pencil or a shadow for my eyebrows. Lately though, I started using my ABH sample sized clear brow gel and I am in love. I know it is just a clear gel but I love how it sets my eyebrows in a perfect way. They look naturally full and groomed and you can’t see the imperfections and sparse areas.

I got Lancôme’s Renergie Lift Multi Action from a magazine and I decided to give it a try. I am so glad i did! It is amazing. Although it has anti-aging properties, for me it does wonders in moisturizing my skin. It is quite thick, almost like butter and it is absorbed instantly from the skin. I find my face so smooth the following morning and it looks clear and bright. I am very surprised with this cream and very happy I came across it. It is part of my nighttime routine now!

Moroccanoil hair treatment (see full review) is my holy grail! I had heard so many great things about it that I decided to give it a go. This product is simply amazing. I use only a pump for my entire hair and it makes my hair incredibly soft. Also my hair is easier to detangle. I am so shocked at how good this product is. All these reviews weren’t lying. You only need a little bit and your hair will be so nourished, soft and shiny. Definitely a favorite!

Fashion

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My Public Desire over the knee boots (see full review) is my favorite pair of shoes for this month. They are so comfortable and pretty. They have a lovely fit, even though they are a bit big around my thighs, and they look so sexy. I love over the knee or thigh high boots. They look good with everything, either jeans or skirts and dresses, and they can be worn for a casual look or a fancier nighttime one. So perfect!

I absolutely love this ASOS black and red checkered coat. It is so pretty and because it has a biker jacket style, there is a rock vibe to it that I find very cool. I love how it’s black but the red checkered lines are so discreet. It is woollen so it’s very warm and has huge pockets which is perfect for when I am lazy and I don’t want to carry a bag with me. Also the detachable black furry collar makes it even cooler and warmer, plus it adds some sophistication which is perfect for the nighttime.

These H&M jumpers are simply amazing. I love how they are so long that can be worn with leggings or opaque tights alone. They are very warm but not woolen (wool itches my skin). Also they have the distressed detail at the bottom which adds some spice to the otherwise ordinary jumper. I have both of the colors they come in: grey and white-grey. They are so flattering and perfect for winter!

 Lifestyle

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I am a proper book-worm! I love reading books more than watching movies because while I am reading a book, I become creative and built the stories and the characters in my head. I feel like I am living the story myself. Although I have over 50 unread books in my library, I just can’t stop buying new ones. I am a book-addict! Lately I have been reading the 7 Letters from Paris book and I like it a lot. It is a romantic novel about a woman who met the love of her life at Paris and let him go. 20 years later, after a failed marriage, she goes back to Paris to find that one love and apologize to him! I am a sucker for love stories, what can I say! I recommend this book to all the romantic souls out there!

I absolutely love my Diptyque Violette candle (see full review). I don’t have much to say, since I already have a post raving about it, but this has to be the best candle I have ever used. Like it is amazing! It has a powdery, discreet scent that makes me feel calm and happy. I loved this so much, that I actually finished it in merely a month and repurchased it immediately!

I am so excited to share all the things I loved this past month with you guys. Either they are makeup and skin care or fashion and lifestyle, those things took a special place in my heart and made November a much better month for me! Do you have any of the things mentioned above and if so how do you feel about it? I would love to hear from you guys and also don’t forget to pop over Instagram (@blueberrylover) and Twitter (@vickyinlalaland) and say hi!

 

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

GREY AND THE CITY

 GREY AND THE CITY

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Happy Sunday everyone! Today is November 1st and finally winter has come to sunny little Greece. It is so crazy how the weather changed from almost summer to total winter in merely 10 days. As someone who gets cold very very easily, once the temperature dropped, I had to get all my winter clothes and coats out and pack my summer ones away. In this post I am sharing one of my favorite fall-winter casual looks. Whenever I leave the house on the daytime, my outfit will be a variation of this look. During winter, jeans, jumper and coat become my second skin. I feel so comfortable and cozy in a fluffy jumper and a pair of jeans, whereas a nice woollen coat is basically essential to cope with the coldness around me.

Grey is one of my favorite colors in general but even more in the winter.  It is the perfect neutral, as you can match it with practically everything and look flattering in it. What is better in a grey, cloudy day than a grey, woollen coat! My beautiful, grey ZARA coat is the centre piece of this look. It has the perfect length and has a A-shape which I really love. That is because I like to wear my coats unzipped/unbuttoned and layer underneath them therefore, my coats can’t be tight fitting. I teamed up my lovely coat with a fluffy, dark grey – almost black – jumper by Pull&Bear. I love this jumper! It’s my newest addition to my jumper collection. It’s quite long and very loose and stretchy, which makes it really cozy. A laid back look is only complete with the perfect pair of jeans. This pair of highwaisted, blue jeans is from ASOS. Guys I can’t explain how impressed I am with ASOS jeans. I started purchasing them in the summer and now I am completely addicted. I like how sturdy and thick this one is compared to my TOPSHOP ones. It is figure-hugging in a very flattering way. My Public Desire over the knee boots are just pure perfection; they elongate my legs and actually even slim them down! They give a boho, more feminine vibe and I love it! I could go on and on about them but instead of dragging the entire post, I have a separate post reviewing them you guys can check out! Last but not least, I am wearing my brown ZARA bag to finish up the look. This bag is so lovely and different from the majority of my bags. It has a ladylike shape I find very cute and girlie, and its chocolate brown color is versatile and perfect for the season. Since this look is rather neutral and minimalistic, with only 3 colors (blue, grey and black), a brown bag adds a pop of color and spices it all up a bit.This look is one of my autumn/winter favorites, because it is comfortable and cosy. It makes me feel relaxed yet feminine and the colors of the palette I use are a perfect representation of this season!

I am wearing

ASOS Ridley Skinny Jeans in Della Dark Wash

Pull&Bear Jumper in Dark Grey

ZARA Wool Coat

Public Desire Carmen Over the Knee Black Faux Suede Boots

ZARA Mini Embossed City Bag

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Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

ASOS – PUBLIC DESIRE THIGH HIGH BOOTS REVIEW

ASOS – PUBLIC DESIRE THIGH HIGH BOOTS REVIEW

fROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ASOS Kiss me Quick over the knee boots, Public Desire Carmen over the knee black faux suede boots
From left to right: ASOS Kiss me Quick over the knee boots, Public Desire Carmen over the knee black faux suede boots

Thigh high boots are one of the hottest trends of this season. Suede or leather, just over the knee or a little higher, they are the most sought after shoe this fall. They compliment any look. You can wear them with dresses and skirts for a more 70’s vibe or with jeans for a more casual look; they are perfect for just about every occasion.

I have been lusting for a pair since last fall but I never really got around getting one. Then little did I know I would end up with two pairs this fall! The first is from Public Desire and the second from ASOS. Both of the pairs are black faux suede and they are relatively low heeled. Because I know how hard it is to order shoes online due to the sizing and fitting in general, I thought it would be a good idea to write a review/comparison between them for you guys!

PUBLIC DESIRE

So the first pair I order was the Carmen Over the Knee Boots from Public Desire. Now I have been wanting this specific pair for over a year as I find it very sexy and lovely to wear daily and in the nighttime as well. The reason I hadn’t bought it for so long was the height of the heel; it comes with a 2.5 inch chunky heel, which may not seem too high for some but for a 5’10’’ gal like me, is quite high for a casual heel. However, my desire was stronger than my worries and I bit the bullet! Besides the heel, the boot has a chunky rubber sole which is perfect because it makes it less tiring for me to talk around all day. It is a sock style, which means that although it has a side zipper, you can put it on like a sock. Easy peasy! The size I went for was UK 8 – EU 41 – US 10. This was another reason I was worried as we all know how the sizing is never ever consistent among all the different brands. When the boot actually fit and was comfy enough to walk around, I was pleasantly surprised. I do believe that if my foot was an inch longer, the boots wouldn’t fit. The downfall though is that the boot is was too stretchy. This means that it is huge around my entire leg and especially on my thigh, right over the knee. Usually, due to my chubby thighs I have the exact opposite problem so this was unexpected. When I was walking the boot would slowly fall down and sit under my knee. I was really sad but my mom suggested to take it to a shoemaker and have it fitted, which we did and now it sits far better. Overall the boots are lovely: not too high really, quite resting due to the chunky heel/sole, comfortable fit and cute style. It’s not a thigh high but more an over the knee boot which is fine by me. I would recommend it if you are on the look for something like that but remember; you will definitely need to narrow it arround your leg!

ASOS

As soon I ordered the Public Desire boots, I checked the ASOS site ( an everyday habit) and another pair caught my eye; the Kiss me Quick over the knee boots! Now these boots were perfect: thigh high (not over the knee), lower heel and suede as well. I couldn’t resist so I got them as well. Having a 10% off code helped too 😉 I got them in a size UK 9 – EU 42 – US 11 because with ASOS UK 8 just never fits. The boot thankfully fits my foot, although a bit less comfortable than the other. It also has a side zipper and unlike the Public Desire one it is not stretchy at all. On the contrary, this one is actually tight around my thigh. Walking in it is not uncomfortable but once I sit and bend my legs, it is really tight on the back of my thigh. I guess I will have to always stand in them! Apart from that the boot is really pretty but I would not recommend it for someone with longer feet or chubbier thighs than mine.

Overall, I love both pairs! They are quite different as one is over the knee, has chunky heel and it has a sock style whereas the other is thigh high, has low heel and it is not stretchy at all. I am excited for both of them as I can create so many different styles from 70’s boho to 90’s grunge. They are good quality and not extremely pricey, however, the sizing can be tricky especially with the ASOS one as it runs small unlike the Public Desire which is more true to size. A pair of high boots is a must this season or any season to be honest as they can elongate the legs and spice up a casual otherwise outfit. So don’t waste any time and go get a pair for your autumn-winter wardrobe!! Comment down below and share what you think of thigh high boots and which one you like more!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky